DODIK: I AM HONORED BY PARTICIPATING IN SUMMIT IN ST. PETERSBURG, IMPORTANT PRESENCE OF AMERICA

BANJA LUKA, JUNE 3 /SRNA/ - SNSD President Milorad Dodik said that he is honored that the delegation of Republika Srpska has been a regular guest of the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg for many years and pointed out that it is very important that a large number of countries, including the USA, participate in this year's gathering.

"It is our regular participation in the Summit, related to the economy, which is under the auspices of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin, where progress in the economy, science, in the field of artificial intelligence is considered," Dodik told SRNA before the departure to St. Petersburg.

Dodik emphasized that the presence of numerous countries, including the USA, which will participate with a strong delegation, is very large, which indicates that the Summit has survived a difficult time.

"Regardless of the fact that it is still ignored by some European governments, representatives of large companies and banks from the EU itself are often seen at those gatherings, showing that Russia is unavoidable," Dodik pointed out.

He emphasized that the invitation to the Summit in St. Petersburg is not the one to reject.

"We are very honored to be regular guests for 15 years, maybe more, of this forum, which is organized under the auspices of President Putin," said Dodik.

Dodik pointed out that his meetings with the President of Russia are a continuation of good cooperation.

"We have very strong relations with Russia and they will continue," said Dodik.

The delegation of Republika Srpska will attend the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, which begins today. The theme of this year's meeting, which is expected to be attended by more than 20,000 people from around 130 countries, is "Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future".